Preeclampsia continues to claim the lives of 10,500 children each year (Preeclampsia Foundation, 2014). This disease, also known as toxemia, occurs only in pregnant women. It occurs when there is a sharp increase in the mother's blood pressure (also known as hypertension). Preeclampsia is also the most common complication that can occur during pregnancy (Preeclampsia Foundation, 2014). Typically, there are no real “signs” of preeclampsia. In fact, the symptoms may resemble those that occur in a healthy, regular pregnancy. Symptoms may include edema (caused by the buildup of excess fluid), severe or dull headache, back and shoulder pain, or the most well-known symptom, high blood pressure. There are other factors that may be relevant to the onset of preeclampsia. These factors include proteinuria (protein in the urine) and albuminuria (albumin in the urine). Preeclampsia can temporarily damage the filter between the blood and the kidneys, linked to the presence of protein and albumin in the mother's urine. The only way to detect the two substances is for the mother to take a urine test. Another symptom of the possible onset is "morning sickness" or nausea that continues after the first trimester of pregnancy. While this may be a misjudgment of a common flu, the mother should call her doctor immediately to be safe. Gaining more than a pound a week may indicate signs of preeclampsia. This weight gain can be caused by damaged blood vessels that allow more water to enter and remain in the mother's body tissue, limiting the passage of fluid to the kidneys for excretion (Preeclampsia Foundation, 2014). Changes in the mother's vision are one of the most serious symptoms of preeclampsia (Preeclampsia Foundation, 201... half of the paper... sea in the future (Mayo Clinic, 2011). Other complications may include bleeding problems, liver rupture, increased of the risk of stroke and even death. There are various factors that can increase a mother's risk of developing preeclampsia. If a mother is having her first child, she is at greater risk of developing preeclampsia than a mother who has already had children before the current pregnancy. a mother has a gap of at least 7 years between each pregnancy, this may cause a higher risk also family history puts the mother at risk if her biological mother and/or at sister has previously been diagnosed with this disorder. This supports the fact that genetics increase the likelihood of a mother developing preeclampsia. It is very common for a mother to be diagnosed with preeclampsia if she has also been previously diagnosed in previous pregnancies..